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Grab vs Bolt vs Indriver (Findings After 8 Month Travel In Asia)

Leave a Comment / Travel Guides, Asia, Thailand / By wehatethecold

Ride-hailing services have become indispensable for both locals and tourists. But which one takes the crown? In our 8-month experience using all three, Bolt offered the most economical and reliable service (for the price), while Grab tends to be pricier but more reliable in rush-hours, harsh-weather conditions, and anything that may surge prices. InDriver, though …

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The Ultimate Guide to Bus Travel in Laos

Leave a Comment / Travel Guides, Asia, Laos / By wehatethecold

You can go pretty much anywhere in Laos using the buses, however, the ride is not always the best and the infrastructure isn’t there yet. Other than the fancy, new train (which is the best option for travel), buses are the best, cheapest way to get around Laos. In this article, we’ll share how you …

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Phonsali Travel Guide | Things To Do

Leave a Comment / Asia, Laos, Travel Guides / By wehatethecold

Situated in Northern Laos, home to the popular 400-year-old green tea plantation, and one of the only places in Laos to avoid the Vietnam War bombings is a rarely visited place by tourists, Phongsali – a luscious mountainous, green city that is perfect for off-beaten-path travelers and adventurers to venture to. In this article I’ll …

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Cape Town Safety Guide – Is Cape Town Safe? (Local Advice)

2 Comments / South Africa / By Thola Bennie

Are you traveling to Cape Town, South Africa soon and not sure if you should be concerned about your safety? Maybe you’ve seen or read some reviews about this city but like any reviews they’re mixed. Having lived in this city for 12 years, there are places that even I as a local would not …

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Renting Pocket WiFi in Thailand – (Stress Tested in Bangkok)

Leave a Comment / Thailand, Staying Connected, Thailand / By wehatethecold

You’re in Thailand or you’re going and you need to know about pocket WiFi, whether it’s worth the money, or you should just hotspot your phone instead. Well, I was asking the same question before I went, and there wasn’t really anyone who answered all the questions I had. So I took it upon myself …

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South Africa Packing List for Men & Women (Tips From A Local)

Leave a Comment / What & How To Pack, South Africa / By Thola Bennie

Traveling to South Africa (SA) for the first time and not sure how to pack? I got you. You’d be happy to know that SA is a great destination for holidaying and it’s very welcoming to its visitors. The weather is generally agreeable for most part of the year and the people are warm, though …

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Buy The Best Prepaid SIM Card for London (Heathrow, Gatwick & UK)

Leave a Comment / United Kingdom, Staying Connected / By wehatethecold

So you need a travel SIM card for London and the UK in 2023? After googling this and looking at the top results littered with terrible choices for travelers that make them pay more for an affiliate commission we knew we had to share this. So, do you want the real, no bullsh*t guide that’s …

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Inca Trail Packing List – The Guide For Men & Women

Leave a Comment / Peru, South America, What & How To Pack / By Camila Mendonca

Embarking on the iconic Inca Trail hike is a dream for many, but preparation is key to ensuring a smooth journey. Crafting the perfect packing list can make all the difference between a comfortable trek and a challenging ordeal. When doing the 4-day trail with my partner, there were many things we wish we had …

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Getting Around Thailand On The Cheap – We Did it All!

Leave a Comment / Thailand, Travel Guides / By wehatethecold

How do you get around Thailand on the cheap? Having spent over 4 months traveling Thailand on a tight budget, to the north, southern, central and eastern regions we’re here to share the most efficient and cheapest forms of travel across the land of smiles. The best forms of travel for low cost are train …

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Getting Around Pattaya on The Cheap (We Did It All)

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So you’ve arrived in Pattaya to find that there aren’t many local buses, and the transportation methods are either limited to Taxi, Motorbike, or TukTuk. So how the hell do you get around cheaply? When we arrived from Bangkok we had to work it all out, and in this article, we’re going to share exactly …

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